Political Geography: Understanding the World's Political Systems

Question 1

Which of these is not a type of political system?

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Anarchy

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Democracy

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Monarchy

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Communism

Question 2

What is a key feature of a democracy?

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Equal rights for all citizens

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Regular, fair elections

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Power held by one person

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No laws or constitution

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of a monarchy where power is passed down through generations within a ruling family?

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Inherited power

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Elected monarch

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Absolute power

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Power chosen by nobles

Question 4

In which electoral system do voters choose individual candidates to represent them?

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First-past-the-post

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Single transferable vote

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Proportional representation

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Preferential voting

Question 5

What term describes the authority of a state or government over a territory and its people?

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Sovereignty

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Power

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Governance

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Legitimacy

Question 6

Which political theory emphasizes protecting individual rights and freedoms?

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Liberalism

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Conservatism

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Socialism

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Nationalism

Question 7

What is the term for a formal agreement between countries for cooperation on economic or political matters?

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Treaty

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Alliance

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Pact

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Convention

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?

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Power concentrated in the hands of one person or group

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Free and fair elections

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Rule of law

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Respect for human rights

Question 9

In a democracy, which of these rights do citizens have?

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The right to choose their leaders through elections

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The right to silence

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The right to bear arms

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The right to unlimited personal freedom

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a country with a federal system of government?

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The United States of America

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The United Kingdom

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China

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France

Question 11

What is the main responsibility of the Prime Minister in the United Kingdom?

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To lead the government and set policies

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To represent the Queen and perform ceremonial duties

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To control the military and police

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To make laws

Question 12

Which of these is a key feature of federalism?

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Power is shared between a central government and regional governments.

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Local governments have limited autonomy.

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Citizens have direct control over decision-making.

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The military has a dominant role in politics.

Question 13

What is the name of the system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

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Representative democracy

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Direct democracy

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Oligarchy

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Dictatorship

Question 14

What is the primary goal of the United Nations?

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To promote global peace and security

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To promote economic development in poor countries

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To protect human rights

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To resolve environmental issues

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a feature of a democratic government?

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Power held by only one person or group

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Regular elections

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Equal rights for all citizens

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Freedom to express your own views

Question 16

Which of these is a characteristic of a non-democratic government?

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The leader has absolute power

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Regular elections

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Power is shared among different branches of government

Question 17

Which of the following is not a characteristic of democracy?

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One person has all the power

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People have the power to make decisions

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Free and fair elections

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People have the freedom to express their opinions

Question 18

What type of government is it when one person has all the power?

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Autocracy

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Democracy

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Republic

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Oligarchy

Question 19

In a federal system of government, who shares power?

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The national government and state governments

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The President and Congress

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The Prime Minister and the Cabinet

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The judiciary and the executive

Question 20

Which country is an example of a unitary state?

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The United Kingdom

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The United States

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Canada

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Switzerland

Question 21

What is the main difference between a direct and indirect democracy?

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In a direct democracy, citizens vote on laws directly, while in an indirect democracy, they elect representatives to do so

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In an indirect democracy, citizens have more say in government decisions

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In a direct democracy, only the wealthy have the right to vote

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There is no difference between a direct and an indirect democracy

Question 22

What do political parties do in a democracy?

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They represent different political views and interests

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They control the government and make laws

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They ensure that elections are fair and transparent

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They regulate the economy

Question 23

Which form of government is characterized by a single individual holding all the political power?

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Dictatorship

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Monarchy

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Republic

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Oligarchy

Question 24

What is a primary role of political parties in a democratic society?

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Representing the interests of citizens

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Establishing laws

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Controlling the media

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Organizing military forces

Question 25

Which international organization is focused on fostering global peace and cooperation?

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United Nations

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European Union

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NATO

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World Bank

Question 26

What is the main difference between direct and indirect democracies?

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In a direct democracy, citizens directly vote on laws, while in an indirect democracy, they elect representatives to make laws.

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In an indirect democracy, citizens have more power than in a direct democracy.

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Direct democracies are more common than indirect democracies.

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There is no distinction between direct and indirect democracies.

Question 27

What is a potential consequence of unequal distribution of political power?

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Exclusion and discrimination for certain groups

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Equal participation in decision-making

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Increased stability and peace

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Fair treatment and equal opportunities

Question 28

Which characteristic is NOT found in a democratic political system?

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Leaders chosen by birthright

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Rule of law

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Free and fair elections

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Limited government power

Question 29

Which country is an example of a federal government?

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United States

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United Kingdom

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China

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Russia

Question 30

What is the primary distinction between a unitary and a federal state?

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Division of power

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Physical size

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Number of political parties

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Economic structure

Question 31

Which of the following is a primary role of political geographers?

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Exploring the relationship between politics and the environment

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Analyzing voting patterns

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Advising governments on policies

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Negotiating international treaties

Question 32

Which theory suggests that geographical factors like resource access influence power distribution?

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Environmental determinism

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Possibilism

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Neo-Marxism

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Constructivism

Question 33

What is the term for dividing a country into smaller units for easier governance?

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Devolution

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Federalism

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Unification

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Partition

Question 34

What is the primary goal of political geography?

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Understanding the relationship between politics and geography

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Predicting future political events

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Influencing political decisions

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Promoting a particular political ideology

Question 35

A type of government where a small group has all the power is called a:

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Oligarchy

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Autocracy

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Republic

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Federation

Question 36

What is the difference between a unitary state and a federation?

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In a federation, power is shared between central and local governments. In a unitary state, power belongs only to the central government.

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In a unitary state, power is shared between central and local governments. In a federation, power belongs only to the central government.

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There is no difference between a unitary state and a federation.

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A unitary state is ruled by a king or queen. A federation is ruled by a president.

Question 37

What is the main job of a government?

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To provide services and protect the rights of citizens.

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To control the population and limit freedom.

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To only make decisions that benefit the rich.

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To follow orders from other countries.

Question 38

Which is an example of a political ideology?

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Capitalism

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Christianity

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Science

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Art

Question 39

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the distribution of political power in a country?

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Weather conditions

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Economic resources

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Historical events

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Geographical features

Question 40

What is the primary role of political parties in a democratic system?

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Representing the interests of citizens

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Exercising exclusive control over government

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Appointing judges

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Enacting laws

Question 41

Which of the following countries is an example of a unitary state?

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United Kingdom

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Canada

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United States

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Australia

Question 42

What differentiates a dictatorship from an authoritarian regime?

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Dictatorships are characterized by a single leader with absolute power, while authoritarian regimes have multiple leaders sharing power

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Dictatorships are more prevalent in developed countries, while authoritarian regimes are more common in developing countries

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Authoritarian regimes are more democratic than dictatorships

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Dictatorships and authoritarian regimes are essentially identical

Question 43

In a democracy, what is the role of the citizens?

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To participate in government through voting and other forms of political involvement

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To obey the laws set by the government

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To support the decisions of the government, even if they do not agree with them

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To avoid criticizing the government or its policies

Question 44

Which type of government has a single ruler with complete authority?

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Monarchy

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Democracy

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Republic

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Oligarchy

Question 45

What is the name of the political system in which power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments?

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Federation

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Confederation

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Unitary state

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Empire

Question 46

Which of the following is a key difference between a unitary state and a federal state?

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In a unitary state, power is centralized in the national government, while in a federal state, power is shared between the national and regional governments

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In a federal state, power is concentrated in the regional governments, while in a unitary state, power is centralized in the national government

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In a unitary state, the regional governments have more autonomy than in a federal state

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In a federal state, the national government has more autonomy than in a unitary state

Question 47

Which type of map displays political boundaries, different colors for countries, and other political information?

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Political map

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Physical map

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Topographic map

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Climate map

Question 48

In a democracy, who has the most power?

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The people

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The government

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The military

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The wealthy

Question 49

What is the term for a system of government where power is shared between different levels of government?

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Federalism

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Confederation

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Unitarism

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Authoritarianism

Question 50

What is the main goal of the United Nations?

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To promote peace and security

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To provide humanitarian aid

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To enforce international law

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To promote sustainable development

Question 51

Which of these factors does NOT affect political power?

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Luck or coincidence

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Natural resources

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Trade routes and ports

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Climate and weather